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Future Data GroupHKSE:08229 -4.05%45 PB Ratio is 3.90 as of Aug. 17, 2026, which is 271% above its 10-year median of 1.05. GuruFocus rates HKSE:08229 with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of HK$0.36 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,634 Software companies, Future Data Group ranks worse than 68.53% on this metric.
Future Data Group Ltd stock PB Ratio (=4.06) is close to 10-year high of 4.27.
The historical rank and industry rank for Future Data Group's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
HKSE:08229'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.23 Med: 1.05 Max: 4.27
Current: 3.95
During the past 12 years, Future Data Group's highest PB Ratio was 4.27. The lowest was 0.23. And the median was 1.05.
HKSE:08229's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 68.53% of 2634
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 2.5
vs HKSE:08229: 3.95
During the past 12 months, Future Data Group's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -23.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -13.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -8.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 0.70% per year.
During the past 12 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of Future Data Group was 30.10% per year. The lowest was -13.60% per year. And the median was 0.90% per year.
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
Future Data Group PB Ratio Related Terms
Future Data Group PB Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Future Data Group's PB Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Future Data Group's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Future Data Group PB Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Future Data Group's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Future Data Group's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
Future Data Group (HKSE:08229) has a PB Ratio of 3.90 as of Aug. 17, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Future Data Group and its competitors. This is 271% above median its historical median of 1.05. Over the past decade, Future Data Group's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 4.27. According to the industry distribution chart, Future Data Group ranks #1805 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 68.5%.
Is Future Data Group's PB Ratio too high?
Future Data Group's current PB Ratio of 3.90 is 271% above median its 10-year median of 1.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.23 to a high of 4.27. The Software industry median PB Ratio is 2.50. Future Data Group's value of 3.90 is 56% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Future Data Group ranks #1805 out of 2634 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Future Data Group has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Future Data Group's PB Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Future Data Group ranks #1805 out of 2634 companies for PB Ratio. This places Future Data Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 2.50. Future Data Group's value of 3.90 is 56% above this benchmark. Historically, Future Data Group's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.23 to 4.27 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.05 vs. the industry median of 2.50, Future Data Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PB Ratio for a Software company?
The median PB Ratio among Software companies is 2.50, based on 2,634 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Future Data Group's current PB Ratio of 3.90 is 56% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on Future Data Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median PB Ratio is 2.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Future Data Group's current PB Ratio is 3.90, which is 271% above median its own 10-year median of 1.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Future Data Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future Data Group (HKSE:08229) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$0.36, compared to a current price of HK$0.83 — trading 130.6% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 3.90, which is 271% above median its 10-year median of 1.05 and 56% above the Software industry median of 2.50. Future Data Group's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Future Data Group (HKSE:08229), the current PB Ratio is 3.90 as of Aug. 17, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Future Data Group (HKSE:08229) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Future Data Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$0.83 is trading 130.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$0.36.
GuruFocus considers Future Data Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:08229:
PB Ratio: 3.90 (271% above median its 10-year median of 1.05)
GF Value™: HK$0.36 vs. price of HK$0.83 (130.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56% above the Software median (#1805 of 2634)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:08229 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Future Data Group Ltd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company is engaged in the provision of integration of systems with network connectivity, cloud computing, network security functions, and providing maintenance services. Its operating segments are System integration, and Maintenance services. A majority of its revenue is generated from the System integration segment. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Korea.
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